Edson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Edson Rank #1,835

Callister Rank #43,579

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Edson or Callister more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Edson and Callister mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Edson and Callister boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.